Follow-up·October 3, 2022

On 10/03/2022 at 9:48 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced case management visit for the purpose of following up on Action Lead Exceedance (ALE), Facility Inspection. LPA met with Renee Anzaruth- Kalmanson (Assistant Director) and toured the facility. During today\342\200\231s visit there are 140 children and 27 teachers. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC\342\200\231s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test Community Care Licensing was notified of the results of the Lead Water Testing conducted at the facility on 7/18/2022. The sample test for the meat kitchen faucet labeled RR, Dairy kitchen faucet labeled XX, and Maylm Room labeled DD identified on the facility sketch, tested over 5.5 ppb/ug, which exceeds allowable limit for lead. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA observed the water fountains identified on facility sketch are currently inoperable. The faucet labeled DD is in a classroom that is not a part of the childcare facility has been replaced and currently not in use pending retesting.. The faucet labeled XX is shut off and labeled not in use. Facility representative stated XX was being used for mop water purposes only, usage has ceased since testing results have been reported. The water faucet labeled RR has been shut off, not in use and was not being used prior to testing. Licensee will post testing results, in a location consistent with the requirements of subsection (b) of section 1596.8595 of the Health & Safety Code, for parents and families to view at the facility. Facility representative will email parents with lead testing results and information of remediation. During today\342\200\231s visit LPA took pictures of the water faucets DD, RR and XX . LPA issued a Type B violation under 101704 Lead Action Level Exceedance Response Requirements (a) If a drinking water outlet test results in an Action Level Exceedance, the use of that outlet for drinking and food preparation purposes shall immediately cease until it is replaced and retested pursuant to section 101705 and returns a result at or below the Action Level. LPA provided the facility representative with a copy of Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-21CCP and Lead Testing in Child Care Centers Frequently Asked Questions. A copy of this Report (LIC809 & LIC809D), Appeal Rights (LIC9058) and Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) were reviewed and provided to the Renee Kalmanson The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.